Capitals vs Kraken predictions
In the realm of the Washington Capitals, all eyes might typically rest on the relentless Alex Ovechkin, but with his current status on Injured Reserve, the team will be looking to other stars to shine. Imagine Dylan Strome, the man dishing out assists like there's no tomorrow—he's got 34 under his belt this season. With Ovechkin sidelined, it's not far-fetched to think Strome will step up even more, possibly adding a few points to his impressive tally of 46. The Capitals' depth is one of their strengths, allowing them to adapt even when a key player is out. With a road record of 16-6-1, they're like seasoned travelers, seemingly unfazed by opposition territory.
On the other ice at the Climate Pledge Arena, the Seattle Kraken are gearing up to face their formidable opponents. Jaden Schwartz, with his characteristic finesse in front of the net, has bagged 16 goals already. It's not unreasonable to expect him to sneak one past the Capitals' defense. Chandler Stephenson might be playing it day-to-day due to injury, but if he suits up, watch out. His knack for finding teammates with his 25 assists so far could be a game-changer. And Jared McCann, another pivotal Kraken player who's watching his status day-to-day, could very well seize the moment and push their total points up a notch. The Kraken's home record of 11-10-3 tells the tale of a team that's competitive on its home turf, hinting at a potentially challenging showdown.
So, who takes it? Both teams have something to prove—Capitals want to keep that win streak alive, and Kraken want to defend their arena. But considering the Capitals' resilience and adaptability even with Ovechkin out, they seem to have the upper hand. Despite the Kraken's pluck and home advantage, the Capitals' deeper bench and road-game prowess might give them the edge to notch another win. What do you think—will the Capitals' streak continue, or do the Kraken have a trick up their sleeve? Only the game will tell.
